Day 1: Arrival

Our representative will pick you up from your from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali for Overnight at Hotel Chez Lando. BB

Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, you will visit the National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with traditional mats and utensils. The Butare Museum is reputed to be the best ethnographical Museum in East Africa. It is the home of the national ballet-Intore dancers. Have lunch at Butare and proceed to Murambi genocide memorial. Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D

Day 3: Hiking & Nature Walks

After breakfast enters Nyungwe forest to track the Colobus monkey. A walk in the forest is a whole learning experience conducted by knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in this forest. Thereafter, return to your lodge for lunch. Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D

Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye

After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (07:00) to track people’s closest relatives, the chimpanzees. Thereafter return to the lodge for lunch followed by a drive to Kibuye. Overnight at Comoran Lodge. B.L.D

Day 5: Kibuye-Kinigi

After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea-growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. Thereafter drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. B.L.D

Day 6: Gorillas Trekking

Early morning breakfast followed by a scenic drive to the park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. B.L.D

Day 7: 2nd Gorilla Trekking.

After breakfast, trek the mountains for another unforgettable experience with the gorillas. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Kigali. Overnight at Hotel Des Mille Collines.B.L.D

Day 8: Airport Transfer & Departure

After breakfast, enjoy Kigali city tour and later in the afternoon transfer to Kigali international airport for your home flight.

End of Tour!

Price from $2,919PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

• Airport transfers
• Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
• English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
• Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
• Mineral water in the safari vehicle
• Park entrance fees
• Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
• Ranger fees
• All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes

• International flight
• Local flights
• Visa (USD $50 per person)
• Meals and drinks not mentioned
• Items of personal nature
• Tips & laundry service
• Christmas supplement

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

On arrival at the Kanombe airport, you will be received by our Safari guide from 1000 Shades of Green, and he will drive you to your hotel where you will dine and spend the night at Kigali Serena Hotel. B.B

Day 2: Kigali City tour, transfer to Volcanoes Park

Today morning, you will have an early city tour in Kigali during which you will visit the national museum and the genocide memorial among several other fascinating tourist sites. You will have lunch and after begin on a drive through the beautiful terraced hills as you head to Volcanoes national park which is home to the highly endangered mountain gorillas. After checking into your accommodation, you will visit one of the nearby Banyarwanda communities who will entertain you with enjoyable cultural songs and dances. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge-B.L.D 

Day 3: Gorilla tracking and Nature walk

Very early morning you will assemble at the park headquarters and be briefed by the park before you begin on this memorable gorilla tracking expedition which will take between 2 and 6 hours in the forested Park. You will spend a maximum of one hour with the gorillas taking photographs and observing them. Later return to your lodge and relax before visiting the twin lakes during a nature walk. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge-B.L.D

Day 4: Hike to Dian Fossey Grave, Departure

Today morning, you will go set out in the company of a guide and hike to Dian Fossey’s grave. Dian was an American primatologist that dedicated her life to researching the gorillas of Rwanda, and also played a big role in ensuring that this endangered species is conserved. Unfortunately, it’s said that she was murdered by poachers and later buried next to her favorite gorilla Digit in this park. Later on, you will return to Kigali and depending on your flight time, you may have a short tour in the city before transferring to the airport.

End of Tour!

Price from $1,905 (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

• Airport transfers
• Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
• English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
• Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
• Mineral water in the safari vehicle
• Park entrance fees
• Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
• Ranger fees
• All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes

• International flight
• Local flights
• Visa (USD $50 per person)
• Meals and drinks not mentioned
• Items of personal nature
• Tips & laundry service
• Christmas supplement

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Today morning our guide will transfer you to Nyungwe National Park home of the chimpanzees in Rwanda. Along the way you will make stopovers to visit the king’s palace in Nyanza, Butare national museum and the Murambi genocide memorial site. Dine and spend the night at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D- 

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking

In the morning you will have an early breakfast and then transfer to the headquarters of the park where you will be briefed by the park warden about the guidelines to follow while tracking chimpanzees. You will then head to the trailhead and then in the company of experienced guides start searching for the chimps. Some of the other primates you may see include:  vervet monkeys, black-and-white Colobus monkeys and baboons. Later head back to the lodge to relax; dine and spend the night at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you will set out on a lengthy scenic drive to the renowned Volcanoes national park in northwestern Rwanda. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge-B.L.D  

Day 4: Enjoy the Gorilla Trekking Expedition

In the morning you will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing by the park ranger before starting on this very enjoyable gorilla trekking expedition that takes between 1 and 8 hours. Once you find them you will spend at most an hour observing at taking photos of them; it’s a very memorable encounter! You will afterward return to your lodge and relax after that long tracking. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge-B.L.D 

Day 5: Return to Kigali, Departure

After your breakfast our guide will drive you back to the capital city and if time allows you may visit the Gisozi genocide memorial site before transferring to the airport to catch your departure flight.

End of Tour!

Price from $2,298 PP (*Minimum 2Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

Airport transfers
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
Ranger fees
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes
International flight
Local flights
Visa (USD $50 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service
Christmas supplement

Day 1:  Arrival and transfer to your hotel

Today you will meet our highly skilled safari guide from 1000 Shades of Green who will welcome you and lead this 8-day Safari. You will be transferred to Hotel Millie Collines for Overnight. B.B

Day 2:  Kigali City Tour – Volcanoes

In the morning you will have a delicious breakfast and then drive back to the Kigali. There you will enjoy a thrilling city tour, and visit the handicraft market and the Genocide Memorial Site before being transferred to Volcanoes National Park found in the northern part of the country. This park is home to over 300 of the 800 mountain gorillas remaining in the entire world. In the late afternoon you will enjoy an Ib’iwachu Cultural Village Experience. You will dine and spend the night at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge-B.L.D 

Day 3:  Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes national park – Rwanda

After an early breakfast you will drive to the park headquarters at Kinigi where you will be briefed by the park warden, assigned to a gorilla group to track basing on your physical fitness. At 8:00 am you will be transferred to the respective gorilla tracking starting points and then set out into the forest looking for the gorillas. The search for gorillas takes 1-6 hours traversing the forest paths. You will be spending an hour with the gorillas and afterward head back to the starting point where you will find your vehicle. With packed lunch, you will proceed to Uganda. Dinner and Overnight at Nkuringo Gorilla Camp. B.L.D 

Day 4:Gorilla Tracking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest- Uganda

Today morning, we shall have breakfast early in the morning and then transfer to the headquarters of the park where we shall be briefed by the park rangers who will inform us about the gorillas tracking guidelines. Once you enter into the impenetrable forest you will begin looking for the giant gorillas and this will take between 2 and 8 hours, basing on the gorilla’s movement. You will be allowed to spend at most an hour observing the gorillas as they play, feed and care for each other as you take photographs and record videos. Later on, in the evening, there will be an optional cultural walk to visit the Batwa Pygmies who will also entertain you with traditional dances and songs. Dinner and Overnight at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. D.L.D

Day 5: Bwindi- Queen Elizabeth National Park

At 7:30 AM, we calmly transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector for a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon, check in your lodge and relax.  In the evening, we will go for an evening game drive in search of tree climbing lions and later retie at the lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Bush Lodge. B.L.D 

Day 6: Game and Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth 

A morning game-drive today to Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse Eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Later in the evening, you will for a game drive in this park, with the massive Ruwenzori as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, and giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, de fassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. Then later proceed for an afternoon boat-cruise that offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colorful and abundant. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Bush Lodge. B.L.D

Day 7: Chimpanzee tracking – Lake Mburo

In the morning you will have a delicious breakfast and then drive back to the Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. (optional for another $65 Per person). Arrive in time for lunch, check into your hotel. After Lunch drive to the Lake ready for a boat trip. Here expect to see species of birds, Hippos and other species of animals. The calmness of the lake with animals coming to drink water is another memorable experience. Later proceed for an evening game drive before retiring at your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Mburo lodge. B.L.D

Day 8: Lake Mburo- Departure

n the morning, we will go for Safari on foot. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda where you can take a safari on foot. Expect to see, Impalas, Zebras, Elands only to mention but a few. Return to the lodge, pack your luggage in the car and enjoy your scenic drive to the back. You will stop at the equator for pictures and later continue to Kampala. Depending on your departure time, visit the African craft markets and later be dropped off at Entebbe International airport for your next flight back home.

End of Safari!

Price from $3,888 PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

Airport transfers
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permits Rwanda $1,500 and Uganda $600
Ranger fees
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes

International flight
Local flights
Visa (USD $100 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service
Christmas supplement

Day 1: Arrival
Our representative will meet you at Kigali International airport, and then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel B.B

Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe
Begin your safari from Kigali heading to Nyungwe National Park passing to Butare where you will museum. After Butare, we head to Gikongoro where you will visit the Murambi genocide memorial center. Break for lunch and later proceed to the Nyungwe forest. Dinner and Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, visit the forest for chimpanzee tracking sessional experience. After lunch, visit the Gisakura tea factory. Dinner and Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D
Day 4: Nyungwe- Canopy Walk
Walk on the African Highest Canopy or go for nature walk into the forest as well as to the waterfalls in the morning. After lunch, you will go for Colobus monkeys trek. Dinner and Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. B.L.D

Day 5: Nyungwe – Kibuye

At 700hrs depart Nyungwe forest to Kibuye. The drive is about 5 hours with breathtaking hilly views of the land of the thousand hills. Dinner and Overnight at Cormoran Lodge. B.L.D

Day 6: Kibuye – Gisenyi
Transfer to Gisenyi by speedboat where you explore the wonderful views of different islands on Lake Kivu. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. B.L.D

Day 7: Gisenyi
Relaxing day on Kivu Serena beach. After Lunch, proceed to Ruhengeri with a visit to  Ibyiwacu Cultural Village. Ibyiwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of Rwandan traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime. Dinner and Overnight at Virunga Lodge. B.L.D

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking
Transfer to Virunga National park headquarters for gorilla briefing and then get assigned to your specific gorilla group. Follow your ranger and enter the Virunga forest for your gorilla trek. Once you are with the mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them while you take pictures and videos. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch. Dinner and Overnight at Virunga Lodge. B.L.D

Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking
Report to theORTPN Office at 7:00hrs for a short briefing. Visit of golden monkeys and return to the lodge for lunch. Depending on how you feel, in the evening you will visit the Twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo or stay at the lodge relaxing. Dinner and Overnight at Virunga Lodge. B.L.D

Day 10:Musanze -Akagera

Early transfers to Akagera via Kigali have lunch and drive to national Park then cruise on Lake Ihema in the afternoon. Overnight at Akagera Lodge.B.L.D

Day 11: Akagera – Kigali
Game drives in the park and explores the best of Eastern Rwandan Park, after lunch transfer to Kigali. Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel. B.L.D

Day 12: Kigali City Tour
Excursion in Kigali town, visit the local craft markets and late in the evening drive to Kigali international airport in time for your flight back home.
End of Tour!

Price from $3,289 (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

Airport transfers
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
Ranger fees
Golden Monkey Permits
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes
International flight
Local flights
Visa (USD $50 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service
Christmas supplement

Day 1: Arrival
Our representative will meet you at Kigali International airport, and then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. BB

Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe
Start your safari from Kigali heading to Nyungwe National Park via Butare. Where you will visit the King`s palace and the Rwanda national museum. Break for lunch and later head to Nyungwe with a visit to Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre and then proceed to Nyungwe. Dinner and Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge. B.L.D

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimps trekking in the morning afterwards opt for the canopy walk or go got Nature walk at Nyungwe forest national park. Dinner and Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge.B.L.D
Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye

After breakfast, drive to Lake Kivu one of the greatest Lakes in Rwanda, and is in the Albertine (western) Rift valley, a part of the Great Rift Valleys. The lake is a 2650 Square kilometer freshwater expanse and the largest of all the lakes that fill the valleys of Rwanda. Spend the afternoon by the Lake shores. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge. B.L.D

Day 5: Kibuye- Musanze
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After breakfast; drive to Musanze (ex- Ruhengeri) the base town for mountain gorillas. Visit the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village and spend your evening enjoying the cultural experience. Dinner and Overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla lodge- B.L.D

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking
Morning wake-up call, breakfast, and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Penetrate the Volcanoes for sensational gorilla trekking and return for lunch after trekking. After lunch, drive to Kigali for Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. B.L

Day 7: Kigali City tour.
After breakfast, take Kigali city tour including visits to Genocide memorial site/museum. Thereafter proceed to the airport for your departure flight.
End of Tour!
Price from $2,561PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

Airport transfers
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
Ranger fees
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Quote Excludes
International flight
Local flights
Visa (USD $50 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service
Christmas supplement

Day 1: Arrival

Our guide will meet & welcome you at Kigali International Airport and transfer your hotel for overnight at Hotel Chez Lando. B.L.D.

Day 2: Kigali City Tour- Volcanoes 
After breakfast, our guide will brief you and embark on an orientation city tour of Kigali. Our tour will start with a visit to Kimisagara market and later to the genocide memorial museum.  Here you will learn tons about Rwanda genocide take pictures and have a lunch break. After lunch, we’ll precede to the Volcanoes with the stop to the local market. Later transfer to the Volcanoes for Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View lodge-B.L.D.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Early morning transfer to the volcanoes national park.  Meet the rangers for orientation join groups and commence the gorilla trek that may vary in length depending on the gorilla family you have trekked.  The trek may go between 2-6 hours sometimes and very strenuous. Return for a hot lunch at your lodge. In the evening, you will visit Ibyiwacu Cultural Village that gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View lodge-B.L.D.

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking
Trekking the golden monkey in Volcanoes National park is another highlight of your safari in Rwanda. Spend time watching these playful and inquisitive creatures leaping from one-bamboo branches to another descending to the base of Volcanoes. Return to the lodge in the afternoon and spend the rest of the evening relaxing for the big drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda the following day. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View lodge-B.L.D.

Day 5: Rwanda to Lake Bunyonyi-Uganda
After breakfast, we will check out of the lodge and crossover into Uganda to Lake Bunyonyi- “meaning the place of many birds”. This place is haven of birds. You will find many activities to keep you more than occupied such as bird watching, fishing, canoe ride to Batwa community, biking and many more. Dinner & Overnight at Bird Nest resort-B.L.D

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi-Queen Elizabeth National Park
At 0800 hrs depart lake Bunyonyi and proceed through Kabale enjoy beautiful terrace views of Kabale towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains. In the evening, proceed for a game-drive, before retiring at your lodge for Dinner & Overnight at Ishasha Lodge. B.L.D.

Day 7: Game & Boat Cruise and Kazinga Channel
Today we explore Queen Elizabeth national park with tree-climbing lion search. We enjoy the game with possible sightings of buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, lion, leopard, hyena, giant forest hog as well as elephants, crocodiles, hippos as well as several bird species. In the afternoon, we go on boat-cruise that offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. Dinner & Overnight at Ishasha Lodge. B.L.D.

Day 8: Chimpanzee tracking –Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, check out from your hotel and prepare yourself for another very fascinating primate experience at Kyambura Gorge. Attend briefing by the ranger-guide and rally behind him for a morning chimpanzee tracking activity. Return in the afternoon board your vehicle and proceed to Lake Mburo. Lunch is en-route at Mbarara town. Arrive late in the evening and check in at your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Mburo lodge-B.L.D

Day 9: Lake Mburo National park-Walking Safari
Lake Mburo is the only Ugandan national parks where safaris are done on foot. It harbors several species of mammals such as Zebras, Impala, Buffalos and over 313 species of birds comprising of the bill storks that are not found anywhere else in Uganda. Wake up to an early walking safari that makes you feel part of nature and often get the chance to see the more timid animals. It is an amazing experience not to be missed. Return for lunch, relax and be ready for an evening game drive. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Mburo lodge-B.L.D.
Day 10: Lake Mburo-Kampala-Departure
Early breakfast, and drive back to Kampala. Stop at the Equator and marvel at the amazing illustrations by a local guide.  Arrive late in Kampala in the afternoon, visit the African craft shops for souvenirs and drop off at the airport late in the evening for your flight back to your home country. B.B
End of Tour!
Price per person from $3,777PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes
Airport transfers
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permit (USD $1500 per permit in Rwanda)
Ranger fees
Golden Monkey Permits
Permit for chimp tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Border crossing fees

Price Quote Excludes

International flight
Local flights
Visa (USD $100 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service
Christmas supplement

Day 1:  Jkia – Nairobi Hotel

Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight. Overnight at  Southern Sun Mayfair. B.B

Day 2:  Nairobi – Masai Mara

Depart and drive to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best-known game reserve, arriving for lunch at your Camp.  Sarova Mara Game Camp has 75 tents and is located in the world-renowned Masai Mara; home to the greatest game show on earth – the Wildebeest Migration
Afternoon game viewing drive in this Kenyan finest Park, here in Mara you are likely to spot the animals in their natural element; a lion’s roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Mara Camp. B.L.D

Day 3: Masai Mara Reserve 
Optional – Hot Air Balloon ride and mid-day visit to the Local Village
The BALLOON SAFARI adventure begins in the pre-dawn hours. The magnificent view of the park is thrilling. Towards the end of the safari, you rise to a height of 1500 feet for a panoramic view of the twisting Mara River and the savanna below. After an hour or so in the air, your safari finishes with a flourish: a champagne breakfast in the bush, cooked on the balloon’s burners. Full days in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives provided – option of leaving with picnic lunches for a full day game drive. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Mara Camp. B.L.D

Day 4: Mara – Elementaita
After breakfast and clearance of bills if any, check out, depart have an en-route game drive back to main gate and drive to Nakuru National Park, check in and lunch. Nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya, is cleverly laid out in such a way that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the lake and the park. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds amongst the 400 species that inhabit the Park. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. B.L.D

Day 5: Lake Nakuru
Full day in Nakuru with morning and afternoon game drives provided.  Lake Nakuru is renowned for large concentrations of flamingos and is also a sanctuary for the endangered black and white rhinos. This reserve has one of the highest densities of wildlife to be found on the continent and our chance of spotting lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo is excellent during an afternoon game drive. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. B.L.D

Day 6: Nakuru – Uganda 
Breakfast at your Lodge depart and drive to Nakuru Town to wait for Nairobi – Kampala bus (Cost to be provided closer to travel date). The bus departs at around 9:00 PM at night and you will arrive in Uganda early morning the following day. Optional: A flight from Nairobi to Uganda can be arranged upon request.

Day 7: Arrival –Transfer to your hotel
Our guide will meet you at Kampala Bus station or Entebbe international airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe .B.B
Day 8: Rest Day
This day we shall give you a free day to relax after a long overnight bus from Nairobi to Kampala. If possible take a short city tour and later relax at your hotel for the rest of the day. Dinner and Overnight at Cassia Lodge Kampala- BB
Day 9: Kampala-Bwindi (9Hrs)
An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwest and across the Equator. You drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the “Switzerland of Africa”, with terraced farming and mountain scenery. Drive to Bwindi arriving late in the evening. Check in your hotel for Dinner and Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge. B.L.D

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

after an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide; enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure.  The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular.  The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. In the evening, you will visit Batwa community and later retire at your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge. B.L.D

Day 11: Bwindi- Kampala (9Hrs)
This morning, end your stay in the “Land of the Mountain Gorillas” and depart with great memories of the moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. Transfer back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Depending on your flight schedule, our guide will take on a shopping spree in some of the many African crafts in Kampala and later drop you off to the airport in time for your flight back. B.L

End of Tour!

Price per person from $2,994 (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Quotes Includes

Airport transfers (pick and drop
Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
Three meals a day, apart from your stay in Kampala (B&B
Mineral water in the safari vehicle
Park entrance fees
Gorilla permit (USD $600 per permit)
Ranger fees
Batwa cultural tour
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Price Quote Excludes
International flight
Visa (USD $100 per person)
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips & laundry service

Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to Entebbe, check-in at Laico Hotel – Entebbe for your Superb Comfort. Dinner and Overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel B.B

Day-2: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth national park 

Meet and greet at 0630hours before driving west, with a stopover at the Equator for photos and lunch en-route. Pass through volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains. Arrivals in the afternoon, check in your hotel and have lunch. In the evening, enjoy a Uganda wildlife safaris experience whilst carrying out a game drive around the park before retiring at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge B.L.D

Day-3: Game and Boat Lunch – Queen Elizabeth National Park 

A misty morning in the shadow of the great Mountains of the Moon – commence the day with a morning game drive return at the lodge for a lunch Break at Mweya Safari Lodge. At 1500hrs take a boat-ride on Kazinga channel; a 33km long stretch that links L. George to L. Edward. The channel has arguably the highest concentration of Hippos in the world. Humongous Nile Crocodiles are common sight as well as numerous bird species on the channel banks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge B.L.D

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth- Bwindi National park

 
Have breakfast at 06:30hrs, and our driver will drive to Bwindi impenetrable Forest. On the way you will stop at the Ishasha sector of Bwindi in search of the Tree-Climbing Lions. You will continue to Bwindi with packed lunch, arrive in the evenings, check in at Chameleon Hill Lodge, and relax for the biggest gorilla adventure the following day. Retire at Chameleon Hill Lodge for Dinner and Overnight. B.L.D

Day – 5 Gorilla Trekking

Wake up at the sound of the rooster, have breakfast and with packed lunch, our guide will drive you to Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point. Attend a briefing session by the ranger-guide and later penetrate the mountain gorilla sanctuary. The duration of gorilla tracking in Uganda shall be determined by where the great apes spent the previous night and maximum time allowed with them is strictly one hour. Sight of the Gorillas is a unique an amazing experience indelible in memory. Return at your lodge for: Dinner and overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge B.L.D

Day-6 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Lake Mburo National Park

Last moments in the Land of the Mountain Gorillas and drive back to Lake Mburo National park. Arrive in the afternoon; check-in your lodge, and later enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo followed by a short sunset game-drive. Dinner and Overnight at Mihingo Lodge- B.L.D

Day-7: Lake Mburo – Entebbe

Today, accompanied by an armed Ranger, take a morning safari walk, breakfast, and an en-route game-drive as you exit the Park. Arrive in Kampala in time for lunch and depending on your flight schedule, you will join our guide for a shopping spree in one of Kampala’s famous craft villages. Later you will be transferred to Entebbe International airport in time for your flight back home.

End of Tour!

Price from $3,580 PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Includes:

• Ground Transportation throughout the trip
• Accommodation in Lodge category.
• Meals on Full Board basis on safari and Bed and Breakfast in Kampala
• Activities as stipulated the safari program.
• One Gorilla Permit per person.
• Services of English-speaking driver/guide
• All park fees

Price Excludes:

• Entry visas for Uganda
• All drinks apart from those served for breakfast
• Beverages, tips, souvenirs & all items of a personal nature.
• Any deviation from the suggest program.
• All extras NOT mentioned in the inclusive section.
• Any personal insurance covers.

Experience a tailor-made safari adventure that will seem more like a dream than a safari. This an amazing safari will take you through the boundless wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park famous for zebras, Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for its tree-climbing lions and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a gorilla trekking adventure. Experience the natural world unchanged by the passage of time with every comfort and amenity available to you.

Day 1: Arrival –Transfer to your hotel

Our guide will meet you at Entebbe international airport and transfer you at Protea Hotel in Entebbe. B.B

Day 2: Kampala- Lake Mburo (4hrs) 

Transfer after breakfast to Lake Mburo National Reserve with the stopover at the Equator. The park offers unique vistas of rounded, 50Km-long wetland system linked by a swamp and undulating open savanna home to a wide variety of animal and birdlife of over 350 species of bird. Game viewing and visibility is excellent: Giraffe, Zebra, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, lion, leopard, and hyena. Arrive in time for your hot lunch. An afternoon boat-cruise, followed by an early evening game drive. Retire at your lodge for the rest of the evening. Dinner and Overnight at Mihingo Lodge. B.L.D

Day 3: Lake Mburo – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (6-8 hrs.)

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at Lake Mburo. Depart after your morning breakfast for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with lunch en-route at Kabale. Check in and relax at your hotel for another adventurous gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural tour the following day. Dinner and Overnight at Clouds Lodge. B.L.D

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and pygmy tour  

With parked lunch, you will drive to the briefing point. Listen to the ranger as he briefs you about the dos and don’ts while with the mountain gorillas. Penetrate through the impenetrable Bwindi with the rangers and when you meet the gorillas, you are allowed to spend one hour as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. In the evening, you will enjoy the Batwa Trail, a firsthand introduction to one of the most unique cultures worldwide. The revenue generated from these activities directly benefits the Batwa to strengthen their community. Dinner and Overnight at Clouds Lodge. B.L.D

Day 5: Bwindi- Queen Elizabeth national park (5hrs)

Depart after breakfast for Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector for a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon, check in your lodge before heading out for our evening game drive. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge. B.L.D

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth –Kampala (6hrs)

Being your last day at the Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can either choose to go for an early Morning balloon trip which is usually very outstanding way of seeing the Savannah plains and the wildlife after which you come back down for a beautiful champagne breakfast alternatively you could opt for an early morning chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura gorge before being transferred to Kampala.

End of Tour!

Price per person from, $3,529 PP (*Minimum 2 Persons)

Price Includes:

Airport transfers (pick and drop

Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle

English speaking driver/guide

Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room

Three meals a day, apart from your stay in Kampala (B&B

Mineral water in the safari vehicle

Park entrance fees

Gorilla permit (USD $600 per permit)

Ranger fees

Batwa cultural tour

All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Price Excludes:

International flight

Visa (USD $50 per person)

Meals and drinks not mentioned

Items of personal nature

Tips & laundry service